The UK’s 5.4 million small businesses play a vital role in our economy. We want to help businesses get off the ground and support them as they grow.

That is why we are launching a new forum and webchat service which will give these companies useful hints and tips – including how to complete tax returns, grow a business and trade outside the UK – so that they can continue to flourish.

Notes to editors

The Small Business Online Forum forms part of the government’s business tax roadmap announced at Budget 2016.

A pilot was launched in March 2017 and since then the forum has grown to have more than a 1,000 registered users.

The forum does not deal with questions about taxpayers’ individual circumstances. Any comments which include personal information will be deleted.

While no personal or case-specific information is posted on the forum, customers may be offered help through HMRC’s webchat service and their personal case handled by an adviser.

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